Frostpunk 2 Reveals Multiple Colonies Ahead of September Release

Frostpunk 2 Expands Survival Beyond a Single City

Warsaw, Poland – September 5, 2024 – The team behind Frostpunk 2 has shared the final episode of the City Unbound dev diary. In it, they reveal a big new feature for the game: multiple colonies. Players will no longer manage only New London but several settlements spread across the frozen world. For more survival city-building, see our Endzone 2 launch coverage.

Multiple Colonies, Bigger Decisions

Each colony works like a smaller city. It has its people, jobs, and supplies. To create these colonies, players must send some citizens from New London to the new locations.

New London is still in charge – the colonies don’t vote or act on their own – but they need careful planning. A colony can focus on important tasks such as making food or drilling for oil. If you manage them well, they become powerful production hubs that help everyone survive. If you fail, the whole system can crumble.

This new layer makes the game tougher and more exciting. You must balance the needs of New London with the needs of every outpost, knowing that survival is never guaranteed.

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Frostpunk 2

Release Date: 20 Sep, 2024

Genre: Simulation, Strategy

Developer/Publisher: 11 bit studios

Platforms: PC( Steam)

Release Date and Early Access

Frostpunk 2 launches on PC on September 20, 2024. Players who buy the Digital Deluxe Edition can start three days early, on September 17. That edition also includes three future DLC packs and extra in-game content.

The game will also be available on day one through PC Game Pass, with console versions planned for a later date.

Want to See More?

You can watch the full City Unbound dev diary series on Frostpunk’s official channels to learn more about multiple colonies and other new systems. Episode 8 gives the best look so far at how these new settlements change the way you play.